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« on: August 09, 2013, 02:42:56 pm »
I deleted the OS to try to install version 3.1 and ndless, and it still wouldn't let me downgrade. But when I tried to put 3.2.3 back onto the device, it said that I couldn't install a version of the OS the is older than the currently installed version, which doesn't make sense because there isn't an OS installed and the OS I am trying to install is the newest version there is. Now the calculator just is at a screen that says "Operating system not found. Install OS now." Please help me!

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Re: Please Help!
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2013, 02:47:45 pm »
It seems you originally had OS 3.2.4 or 3.3.
They've set a minimal OS version in a non officially accessible flash area (something like 3.2.xxxx).

As 3.1 is inferor to that version, it is being rejected.


Could you get me your Boot2 version?
With the TI-Nspire Computer Link, it's in the Tools\Informations menu.
(you can't get this with the full Nspire Software)
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Re: Please Help!
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2013, 02:54:19 pm »
Yeah the boot2 version is 3.24.7

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« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2013, 02:57:17 pm »
Therefore, for now at least, you're stuck with 3.2.4 or 3.3...
That is, unless you have / can buy / can borrow a RS232 TTL / USB adapter and you're willing to use it for downgrading your calculator's boot2. The procedure is not complicated, but it requires hardware not provided with the calculator.
Yeah, I know, the situation sucks for users, and it's TI's fault...
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« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2013, 03:00:16 pm »
Yeah the boot2 version is 3.24.7

Worst case possible then...

The only way is reflashing the Boot2 to version 3.1, but for that you'll need an USB/TTL interface (often referred as RS232) to connect to the dock/J01 connector.
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« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2013, 03:00:33 pm »
Where can I download 3.2.4 or 3.3? I can't seem to find it. Right now I just want to get my calculator working.
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« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2013, 03:02:50 pm »
You can find them on TI-Planet, for instance: http://tiplanet.org/forum/archives_list.php?id=OS+Nspire

And you should edit your previous post instead of double-posting :)
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Re: Please Help!
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2013, 03:10:46 pm »
Thank you so much! I have a working calculator now!

Oh haha I will in the future, I'm new here  :)

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Re: Re: Re: Please Help!
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2013, 12:07:48 pm »
Therefore, for now at least, you're stuck with 3.2.4 or 3.3...
That is, unless you have / can buy / can borrow a RS232 TTL / USB adapter and you're willing to use it for downgrading your calculator's boot2. The procedure is not complicated, but it requires hardware not provided with the calculator.
Yeah, I know, the situation sucks for users, and it's TI's fault...
wait, I thought that with 3.2.4 or above, even the RS232 TTL/USB adapter method didn't work? ???
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Re: Please Help!
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2013, 12:09:51 pm »
Therefore, for now at least, you're stuck with 3.2.4 or 3.3...
That is, unless you have / can buy / can borrow a RS232 TTL / USB adapter and you're willing to use it for downgrading your calculator's boot2. The procedure is not complicated, but it requires hardware not provided with the calculator.
Yeah, I know, the situation sucks for users, and it's TI's fault...
wait, I thought that with 3.2.4 or above, even the RS232 TTL/USB adapter method didn't work? ???
It does work. Just that not everybody has it. ;) TI just can't remove this as this would be equivalent to removing DFU mode on iThings : bricked devices that could be saved with this kind of "Recovery" mode would die for stupid reasons.
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Re: Please Help!
« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2014, 04:20:40 pm »
Hello, I would like to downgrade my Nspire CX CAS boot2 version because I accidentally updated it, before I knew that it is impossible to downgrade your OS if you have boot2 version of 3.24.7 I also heard about the TNOC tool just after I updated the boot2.

I would just like to have a more specific information about the downgrading progress,
What does the USB/TTL adapter look like? Where do I get one? I have tried to google about it but so far I have found no solutions.

Please help me out :)

Edit: My model number is P-0712F so its between A and I.
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Re: Please Help!
« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2014, 05:48:13 pm »
This should be the hardware you need and how it looks like. http://ourl.ca/19570/360687

It costs about $10 on Ebay if you live in France or United States. If you live elsewhere, there is a 0.0001% chance that you have to re-mortgage your house in order to afford the USB/TTL adapter (or the shipping fees).

As for the guide, I think this is what you need http://ourl.ca/20292/371533 .

Of course I have quit Nspire stuff since long ago so I am not very familiar with everything, so I wouldn't be able to help much more myself.
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« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2014, 05:06:12 am »
These things are really really cheap. No shipping cost: http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-To-RS232-TTL-Auto-Converter-Module-Converter-Adapter-For-Arduino-S9-hv2n-/301019253456?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4616254ad0

Less than $1
If you only use it once this will do. If you plan to use it more often: go for one that's a little bit more expensive. The build quality of this cheap thing will not be great.
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Re: Please Help!
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2014, 10:33:14 am »
This should be the hardware you need and how it looks like. http://ourl.ca/19570/360687

It costs about $10 on Ebay if you live in France or United States. If you live elsewhere, there is a 0.0001% chance that you have to re-mortgage your house in order to afford the USB/TTL adapter (or the shipping fees).

As for the guide, I think this is what you need http://ourl.ca/20292/371533 .

Of course I have quit Nspire stuff since long ago so I am not very familiar with everything, so I wouldn't be able to help much more myself.

Okay, I ordered now the Arduino uno and the adapter for it ( and it was only like 11 euros total :D. I'm just thinking the part of attaching the wires to my nspire because the wires look like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PL2303HX-USB-To-RS232-TTL-Auto-Converter-Adapter-controller-Module-for-arduino-/400565253775?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d438cb68f.

I ordered:

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Re: Please Help!
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2014, 05:14:48 pm »
This should be the hardware you need and how it looks like. http://ourl.ca/19570/360687

It costs about $10 on Ebay if you live in France or United States. If you live elsewhere, there is a 0.0001% chance that you have to re-mortgage your house in order to afford the USB/TTL adapter (or the shipping fees).

As for the guide, I think this is what you need http://ourl.ca/20292/371533 .

Of course I have quit Nspire stuff since long ago so I am not very familiar with everything, so I wouldn't be able to help much more myself.

Okay, I ordered now the Arduino uno and the adapter for it ( and it was only like 11 euros total :D. I'm just thinking the part of attaching the wires to my nspire because the wires look like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PL2303HX-USB-To-RS232-TTL-Auto-Converter-Adapter-controller-Module-for-arduino-/400565253775?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d438cb68f.

I ordered:

i checked the hyperlink.
whats that  thingy for, and how do u use it? ???